kingofsnake's recent activity
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Comment on How do you want to define 2026 for yourself? in ~talk
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Comment on TikTok monitored Grindr activity through third-party tracker, privacy group alleges in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentDo you think that climate change, impending doom and the lack of an optimistic north star in the culture (see popular apocalyptic narratives) amplifies the crazy or doesn't affect it at all?Do you think that climate change, impending doom and the lack of an optimistic north star in the culture (see popular apocalyptic narratives) amplifies the crazy or doesn't affect it at all?
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Comment on PornHub extorted after hackers steal Premium member activity data in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentYeah, I've noticed how unusable YouTube and Google are without it. I like your idea. Frankly, I think that there's an argument for social enterprises to be part of the solution as well. There may...Yeah, I've noticed how unusable YouTube and Google are without it.
I like your idea. Frankly, I think that there's an argument for social enterprises to be part of the solution as well. There may be better suggestions out there, but I think that social networks somehow connected to public libraries is a place to start.
If municipalities put a small amount of money behind a project focused on the greater good (of I'd anything, just privacy?, I'd be all for it.
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Comment on PornHub extorted after hackers steal Premium member activity data in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentWow, that's so cool and just another example of what happens when the internet democratized a funding model relied upon by writers. No personals section? Goodbye local news. No porno mags? Goodbye...Wow, that's so cool and just another example of what happens when the internet democratized a funding model relied upon by writers.
No personals section? Goodbye local news. No porno mags? Goodbye Hunter S. No ad revenue? Goodbye everything.
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Comment on TikTok monitored Grindr activity through third-party tracker, privacy group alleges in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentYou're right, but I'd bet that the public or thinking from certain other American periods would be shocked to see it. The public were baited pretty hard with the promise of easy socialization and...You're right, but I'd bet that the public or thinking from certain other American periods would be shocked to see it.
The public were baited pretty hard with the promise of easy socialization and it worked. Apparently, former members of the CIA said that they should have thought of Facebook - what an easy way to get the public to volunteer information, and in such a well organized way!
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Comment on PornHub extorted after hackers steal Premium member activity data in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentYeah, that is pretty sad. What would you liken Playboy's articles to? A New Yorker style magazine If I remember correctly, Maxim articles were basically "how to sneak behind the drink cart just in...Yeah, that is pretty sad. What would you liken Playboy's articles to? A New Yorker style magazine
If I remember correctly, Maxim articles were basically "how to sneak behind the drink cart just in time to have a quickie with a hot babe in the airplane bathroom" or "This rich guy in Arkansas has a bunker full of weapons -- look!". Nothing to remember.
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Comment on PornHub extorted after hackers steal Premium member activity data in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentI always loved that saying, though I never did read Playboy when it was out. As a teenager I read Maxim, though. Does that count?I always loved that saying, though I never did read Playboy when it was out. As a teenager I read Maxim, though. Does that count?
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Comment on PornHub extorted after hackers steal Premium member activity data in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentI read Playboy for the articles, too!I read Playboy for the articles, too!
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Comment on PornHub extorted after hackers steal Premium member activity data in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentAbsolutely. A bunch of our of touch legislators invite a token representative of the industry to receive their public lashing, then it's on to the next moral panic. I'm no legal expert, but I do...Absolutely. A bunch of our of touch legislators invite a token representative of the industry to receive their public lashing, then it's on to the next moral panic.
I'm no legal expert, but I do wonder whether there's a connection between poor, ad hoc verification practices, the lack of a proper legal privacy framework and a societal unwillingness to admit that "vice" is just part of life.
I wonder what societies who aren't so prudish about sex are doing.
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Comment on TV: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~tv
kingofsnake LinkPersonally, I liked Severance a lot. My partner and I have enjoyed the Witcher for all of its Harlequin novel meets LoTR aspirations and the latest season didn't disappoint. Neither did the...Personally, I liked Severance a lot.
My partner and I have enjoyed the Witcher for all of its Harlequin novel meets LoTR aspirations and the latest season didn't disappoint. Neither did the taller, plainer Hemsworth boy.
Finally, I just started the Chair Company and it's fantastic. That's exactly how I sound and look when I navigate a company website.
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Comment on TikTok monitored Grindr activity through third-party tracker, privacy group alleges in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentI cannot believe that privacy laws are as abysmal as they are. Frankly, one possible advantage from America decoupling itself from the world is that policy regimes, law and most of all,...I cannot believe that privacy laws are as abysmal as they are. Frankly, one possible advantage from America decoupling itself from the world is that policy regimes, law and most of all, alternative options are likely to take shape.
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Comment on A faster-than-light spaceship would actually look a lot like Star Trek's Enterprise in ~space
kingofsnake LinkPaywalled unfortunately.Paywalled unfortunately.
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Comment on Statement from Mozilla's new CEO in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentNot an outlier. I agree completely.Not an outlier. I agree completely.
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Comment on Your grocery store is a bewildering sea of overly processed food. Here’s why and what to do. in ~health
kingofsnake Link ParentAgreed, but it means more waste on the part of the retailer. I agree completely, but until you make it affordable and break the stranglehold that the snack industry has on people, there isn't a...Agreed, but it means more waste on the part of the retailer. I agree completely, but until you make it affordable and break the stranglehold that the snack industry has on people, there isn't a non subsidized way to do it.
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Comment on The Windows 11 crisis in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentPlease do. I've registered 4 machines this way so if you're right, I'll be making the Linux jump before long.Please do. I've registered 4 machines this way so if you're right, I'll be making the Linux jump before long.
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Comment on The Windows 11 crisis in ~tech
kingofsnake LinkFor what it's worth, MAS Activation makes windows 10 viable for another half decade and possibly longer since security updates can keep coming through. It's free, fast and extends your stay on...For what it's worth, MAS Activation makes windows 10 viable for another half decade and possibly longer since security updates can keep coming through.
It's free, fast and extends your stay on this sinking ship.
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Comment on Twenty years of digital life, gone in an instant, thanks to Apple in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentOh, absolutely. Support for products and services is terrible today, and has been since before COVID. I used to have misgivings about piracy and buying used, but frankly, it's all that I do now....Oh, absolutely. Support for products and services is terrible today, and has been since before COVID.
I used to have misgivings about piracy and buying used, but frankly, it's all that I do now. Some outfits deserve and receive my money, but if your market cap is large enough, you won't miss me.
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Comment on Sick of smart TVs? Here are your best options. in ~tech
kingofsnake Link ParentWow, all good points and it reminds me that what I read was about it connecting to unsecured networks. I'm sure we'll never see justice for the total abdication of responsibility to protect...Wow, all good points and it reminds me that what I read was about it connecting to unsecured networks.
I'm sure we'll never see justice for the total abdication of responsibility to protect people's privacy by our governments and it's obvious why. Society at large doesn't seem to care what's in terms and conditions and what approving them could result in down the road, but isn't it the job of representative democracies to use your judgement to act in your constituents best interests?
It's horseshit as far as I'm concerned. Jazzed up by cool toys to the point by that we're willing to hand it all over.
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Comment on Twenty years of digital life, gone in an instant, thanks to Apple in ~tech
kingofsnake LinkOne RAID assembly for music, one for video one for retro games. 3TB drives, all connected to an always on security camera PC. I'd love to say that it's something everybody should do, but when 80%...One RAID assembly for music, one for video one for retro games. 3TB drives, all connected to an always on security camera PC.
I'd love to say that it's something everybody should do, but when 80% of those I talk to don't know what a Western Digital is, how to replace a hard drive (or what it is) and what it takes connect machines on the same network, and have no hope.
Simple UIs, folderless, app-based OS experiences and subscription plans make it impossible for Joe somebody to get into it.
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Comment on Sick of smart TVs? Here are your best options. in ~tech
kingofsnake LinkKodi from a PC connected to a tv works for me. That said, did I recall something about smart TVs connecting to home networks without login credentials? It sounds impossible, but some article said...Kodi from a PC connected to a tv works for me. That said, did I recall something about smart TVs connecting to home networks without login credentials?
It sounds impossible, but some article said that they found a way in certain circumstances? Anybody remember reading this a few years ago?
I avoided spending $300 for an annual membership at the gym at my work as I was looking for a new job at the time, but realized that a relatively small amount of money saved had a huge impact to my physical well-being.
...and I didn't see action on the job front, so savings be damned, it's back to the in January.